The Scott Horton Show

By Scott Horton

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5/21/18 Peter van Buren reports on his recent trip to Iran

Peter van Buren returns to the show to discuss his recent trip to Iran during which Trump pulled the United States out of the Iran Deal and the United States moved its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Van Buren wrote about his experience in a commen

5/18/18 Richard Garfield on the excess death rate of the 1990s U.S. sanctions in Iraq

Richard Garfield, author of "Morbidity and Mortality among IraqiChildren from 1990 through 1998" joins Scott to set the record straight about the true consequences of American economic warfare in Iraq during the Clinton-era sanctions.

5/18/18 Elijah Magnier on the Iraqi Parliamentary Election in the Aftermath of Sectarian War

Elijah Magnier returns to the show to discuss the results of the recent Iraqi parliamentary election and the possible coalitions that could form in order to determine who will be the next Iraqi prime minister.

Trita Parsi returns to the show to discuss his experience as the target of a Black Cube investigation into the grounds of the JCPOA or Iran Nuclear Deal. Parsi sets the scene of the fishing phone call he received and what he found most disturbing about.

5/16/18 Brett Wilkins on importance of History, not Hysteria, of U.S.-Iran Relations

Brett Wilkins, the editor-at-large for U.S. news at Digital Journal joins Scott to discuss his latest articles, "The Dark Side of Israeli Independence," and "To Understand Iran, Try History, Not Hysteria." Scott and Wilkins discuss the history of U.S.

5/16/18 Nasser Arrabyee on the latest developments in the U.S.-Saudi war in Yemen

Nasser Arrabyee returns to the show to discuss the most recent developments in the ongoing U.S.-Saudi war in Yemen. Arrabyee discusses the latest fighting along the coast of Hodeidah, the assassination of Houthi president Saleh al-Samad and its fallou

5/16/18 Sheldon Richman on his grandfather, Judaism and the Zionist movement

Sheldon Richman returns to the show to discuss his latest article, "TGIF: Shabbos with Zaide" about his relationship with his grandfather, originally published in 1989. Richman describes his childhood growing up in conservative/orthodox community in Ph.

Antiwar.com's Jason Ditz returns to the show to discuss the upcoming parliamentary election in Iraq where Moqtada al-Sadr's bloc is leading, the Israeli's violent suppression of Palestinian protests, and the history of the international struggle for po.

5/11/18 Grant Smith on Black Cube, the Iran Deal, and who stands to gain

Grant Smith returns to the show to discuss The Black Cube, a private intelligence firm for hire. Smith and Scott discuss who might be behind the Black Cube investigations into prominent supporters of the Iran Deal,

Editor of FPIF.org John Feffer returns to the show to discuss his latest articles "A Nobel For Donald Trump Over Korea?" and "The Banality of Haspel." Feffer begins by explaining why, even if Trump negotiates peace in the Korean Peninsula he would not

Shireen Al-Adeimi joins the show to discuss her article for In These Times, "What the Deployment of Green Berets to the Saudi-Yemen Border Tells Us About America’s Dirty War." Al-Adeimi speculates on the role that the green berets and the U.S.

Ray McGovern, co-founder of VIPS, joins Scott on the show to talk about his recent arrest for protesting Gina Haspel's CIA confirmation hearing. McGovern begins by sharing what he got up and said during his protest and what he saw and heard before bein.

5/9/18 Jon Schwarz on the new AUMF, indefinite detention of Americans, and Syria

The Intercept's Jon Schwarz returns to the show to discuss his article latest work for the Intercept about the new AUMF, the Trump administration's strikes on Syria, and indefinite detainment of U.S. citizens. Schwarz makes the case that the new AUMF,

5/9/18 Karen Greenberg on the history of the U.S. torture program and Gina Haspel’s involvement

Fordham University law professor Karen Greenberg joins Scott to discuss the history of the United States torture program. Greenberg makes the case that Haspel was just one cog in the wheel of the U.S. torture program and that a whole torture network wa.

The great Tom Woods joins Scott to discuss the war state and Trump's bombing of Syria. Woods begins by going back to the founding and shows that even in the years immediately following the ratification of the Constitution,

4/20/18 Dennis Halliday on the deaths of Iraqi children due to American sanctions in the ’90s

Former U.N. humanitarian coordinator in Iraq, Dennis Halliday, who resigned over the Iraq sanctions in 1998, joins Scott to discuss Madeleine Albright's new book and the true figures of the total deaths of Iraqi children due to the U.N. sanctions.

4/17/18 Danny Sjursen on America’s support for Israeli and Saudi Arabian atrocities

Army major Danny Sjursen returns to the show to discuss his latest work for antiwar.com including "American Empathy Gap: Massacres in Gaza and US Silence." Sjursen begins by breaking down the situation in Gaza and Palestine and makes the case that Isra.

4/17/18 Ramzy Baroud on his new book “The Last Earth” and the unbreakable spirit of the Palestinians

Editor-in-chief of the Palestine Chronicle Ramzy Baroud joins Scott to discuss his latest article "Why Israel Feels Threatened by Popular Resistance in Palestine," and his new book, "The Last Earth: A Palestinian Story.

4/17/18 Cindy Sheehan on the lies of the Iraq War and the Women’s March on the Pentagon

Antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan returns to the show to discuss the history of her son Casey's death in Iraq in light of the new TV miniseries The Long Road Home. Sheehan recaps the story of her son's life and death in Iraq and the fallout from her anti-.

Journalist and author Daniel Lazare returns to the show to discuss the latest issues facing Saudi Arabia and his latest article for The American Conservative, "Will the Saudi Kingdom Collapse Under the Resource Curse?

Investigative reporter and historian Gareth Porter returns to the show to discuss Donald Trump's decision to bomb the Assad government in Damascus. Porter explains how the evidence has been repeatedly massaged to misconstrue what is ambiguous as what i.

Investigative journalist Rick Sterling joins Scott to discuss his latest article for Consortium News, "Taking the World to the Brink." Sterling describes what he's seen in his time in Syria and shares his perspective on the war and the most recent chem.

Co-host of the Ron Paul Liberty Report Daniel McAdams returns to the Scott Horton Show. McAdams shares what he knows about the ex-Russian spy poisoned in London, how the details of the story have continually changed with one glaring exception—the cert

3/30/18 Trita Parsi on how Trump is pushing Iran toward a nuclear bomb

Trita Parsi returns to the show to discuss his latest article for Foreign Policy, "Blame Trump When Iran Races for the Bomb." Parsi says Trump is using the Iran Deal as a negotiating chip with North Korea and explains how the message might incentivize .

3/30/18 David Collum on the poisoning of a Russian ex-spy in London and Austrian Business Cycle

Cornell professor of organic chemistry David Collum joins Scott to discuss the recent poisoning of a Russian ex-spy and his daughter in London. Collum explains why Theresa May's initial comments about the chemical's properties set off his skeptic alarm.

Investigative journalist and historian Gareth Porter returns to the show to do a deep dive on the history of the Iraq War. Porter begins by detailing the role of the air force in propagating the neoconservatives' goals and the behind-the-scenes struggl.

3/28/18 Nasser Arrabyee on the 3-year anniversary of the U.S.-Saudi war in Yemen

Yemeni journalist Nasser Arrabyee returns to the show to discuss the U.S.-Saudi war in Yemen, which is now entering its fourth year. Arrabyee describes the mood on the ground in Yemen, how things have changed since the beginning of the war,

Patrick Cockburn, Middle East reporter for the Independent, returns to the show to discuss the fighting in Syria, focusing on the conflicts in Afrin and East Ghouta where much of the killing of civilians has taken place.

3/21/18 Andrew Cockburn on how the United States boosts the Afghan opium trade

Washington editor of Harper's Magazine Andrew Cockburn returns to the show to discuss his latest article "Mobbed Up: How America boosts the Afghan opium trade." Cockburn explains how Trump's major contribution to the war in Afghanistan has been to take.

Phil Weiss joins Scott to discuss Ahed Tamimi's plea bargain, which will result in eight months in prison. Weiss argues that Israeli culture has gone off the rails and that all the fears that Americans have about the rightward swing in the U.S.

Phil Weiss joins Scott to discuss Ahed Tamimi's plea bargain, which will result in eight months in prison. Weiss argues that Israeli culture has gone off the rails and that all the fears that Americans have about the rightward swing in the U.S.

3/21/18 Doug Bandow on Donald Trump's decision to negotiate with North Korea

Cato's Doug Bandow returns to the show to discuss Donald Trump's decision to negotiate seriously with the North Koreans. Bandow believes that, while much can still go wrong, this is a real opportunity for traction and progress.

3/21/18 Doug Bandow on Donald Trump’s decision to negotiate with North Korea

Cato's Doug Bandow returns to the show to discuss Donald Trump's decision to negotiate seriously with the North Koreans. Bandow believes that, while much can still go wrong, this is a real opportunity for traction and progress.

The Intercept's Jon Schwarz returns to discuss the history of the Iraq War 15 years after one of the most shameful events in U.S. history. Schwarz and Scott run through and debunk the myriad lies and propaganda that were spread before and after the inv.

NBC News reporter William Arkin returns to the show to discuss Russia's influence in American democracy and his article "Russians Target Texas Democratic Convention." Arkin makes the case, based on his research,

Investigative columnist Jim Bovard returns to the show to discuss his latest piece for The Hill, "Time for the US to end democracy promotion flim-flams." Bovard makes the case for why cutting spending to "pro-democratic organizations" would be a good

Investigative columnist Jim Bovard returns to the show to discuss his latest piece for The Hill, "Time for the US to end democracy promotion flim-flams." Bovard makes the case for why cutting spending to "pro-democratic organizations" would be a good

Christian Appy, author of "American Reckoning: The Vietnam War and Our National Identity," joins Scott to reflect on 50 years since the Mai Lai Massacre. Appy sets the conditions for the My Lai massacre and explains why it shocked the country from its

3/19/18 Mark Perry on Rex Tillerson's firing and the political workings behind it

Reporter Mark Perry returns to the show to discuss his latest article for The American Conservative, "The Political Forces Behind Rex Tillerson's Firing." Perry begins by breaking down what he calls the "Qatar Fiasco" and the role that Israel and its f.

3/19/18 Mark Perry on Rex Tillerson’s firing and the political workings behind it

Reporter Mark Perry returns to the show to discuss his latest article for The American Conservative, "The Political Forces Behind Rex Tillerson's Firing." Perry begins by breaking down what he calls the "Qatar Fiasco" and the role that Israel and its f.

John Kiriakou returns to the show to discuss Trump's nomination of Gina Haspel as the new head of the CIA. Kiriakou begins by clarifying what's fact from fiction about Abu Zubaydah and Haspel's role in the CIA torture program.

John Kiriakou returns to the show to discuss Trump's nomination of Gina Haspel as the new head of the CIA. Kiriakou begins by clarifying what's fact from fiction about Abu Zubaydah and Haspel's role in the CIA torture program.

Eli Clifton joins Scott to discuss his latest piece with Jim Lobe, "Pompeo: Springtime For Irano/Islamophobes." Clifton describes how the neocons have direct access to the Trump presidency and how they've whipped up a consistent stream of Islamaphobia .

Eli Clifton joins Scott to discuss his latest piece with Jim Lobe, "Pompeo: Springtime For Irano/Islamophobes." Clifton describes how the neocons have direct access to the Trump presidency and how they've whipped up a consistent stream of Islamaphobia .

3/16/18 Chris Smiley on Veterans for Peace's new documentary on Ahed Tamimi and Palestinian oppression

Associate member of Veterans for Peace Chris Smiley joins Scott to discuss his new documentary "U.S. Veterans Witness Brutal Reality for Ahed Tamimi and Palestinians." Smiley details the scope of the documentary,

3/16/18 Chris Smiley on Veterans for Peace’s new documentary on Ahed Tamimi and Palestinian oppression

Associate member of Veterans for Peace Chris Smiley joins Scott to discuss his new documentary "U.S. Veterans Witness Brutal Reality for Ahed Tamimi and Palestinians." Smiley details the scope of the documentary,

Tim Shorrock returns to the show to discuss Trump's decision to negotiate with North Korea. According to Shorrock the media has largely completely ignored the role South Korean Moon Jae-in has played in making diplomacy between the U.S.

Executive editor of the Libertarian Institute Sheldon Richman returns to the show to discuss Trump's new tariffs on steel and aluminum. According to Richman the major damage of Trump's tariffs will be felt by downstream producers and the disruption to .

Executive editor of the Libertarian Institute Sheldon Richman returns to the show to discuss Trump's new tariffs on steel and aluminum. According to Richman the major damage of Trump's tariffs will be felt by downstream producers and the disruption to .

3/9/18 Eric Eikenberry on the Senate Joint Resolution to end American support for the War in Yemen

Eric Eikenberry of the Yemen Peace Project joins Scott to discuss Senate Joint Resolution 54, which invokes the War Powers Resolution of 1973 to end U.S. aid and support the bombardment of Yemen by coalition forces. Eikenberry explains why,

Peter Van Buren returns to the show to discuss Donald Trump's decision to meet with Kim Jung-Un to open relations between the United States and North Korea. Van Buren explains why he thinks this is a monumental decision and why there's real reason for .

Peter Van Buren returns to the show to discuss Donald Trump's decision to meet with Kim Jung-Un to open relations between the United States and North Korea. Van Buren explains why he thinks this is a monumental decision and why there's real reason for .

Aaron Maté of The Real News joins Scott to discuss two of his latest pieces for The Nation, "Hyping the Mueller Indictment" and "What We've Learned in Year 1 of Russiagate." Maté explains why he thinks the Trump-Russia collusion case is much ado about

3/7/18 Grant Smith discusses the best moments from the Israel Lobby and American Policy conference

Grant F. Smith returns to the show to review the Israel Lobby and American Policy conference which was held last weekend in Washington, D.C. Smith begins by explaining who Ha'aretz columnist Gideon Levy is and the challenge that antiwar writers have in.

Rose Massett is the director, producer and director of photography of a new documentary, "Refugee Is Not My Name." In her discussion with Scott, Massett explains the scope of the project, the goal of which was to put a face and a story to the millions .

Rose Massett is the director, producer and director of photography of a new documentary, "Refugee Is Not My Name." In her discussion with Scott, Massett explains the scope of the project, the goal of which was to put a face and a story to the millions .

Ex-CIA analyst Ray McGovern returns to the show to follow up on Russia-United States relations in the aftermath of Vladimir Putin's recent speech in which he unveiled new nuclear weapons. McGovern details the history of Russian-American relations,

Ex-CIA analyst Ray McGovern returns to the show to follow up on Russia-United States relations in the aftermath of Vladimir Putin's recent speech in which he unveiled new nuclear weapons. McGovern details the history of Russian-American relations,

Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern returns to the show to discuss the merits of Russian interference in American democracy, explaining what he thinks prompted the Russia scandal and why he's convinced the supposed hack was in fact a leak.

Grant F. Smith returns to the show to promote his upcoming conference The Israel Lobby and American Policy 2018 on Friday, March 2nd in Washington, D.C. Smith explains why this remains such an important issue for Americans and Israelis alike and detail

Grant F. Smith returns to the show to promote his upcoming conference The Israel Lobby and American Policy 2018 on Friday, March 2nd in Washington, D.C. Smith explains why this remains such an important issue for Americans and Israelis alike and detail

2/26/18 Surviving Branch Davidian David Thibodeau recalls the Waco Massacre 25 years later

Scott interviews surviving Branch Davidian David Thibodeau on the 25 year anniversary of the Waco Massacre and the new TV miniseries partly based on Thibodeau's book, "A Place Called Waco." Thibodeau discusses the merits of the television show,

2/23/18 Ted Galen Carpenter on the potential for war with China over Taiwan

Cato's Ted Galen Carpenter joins Scott to discuss his article for The American Conservative "Will the U.S. Go to War With China Over Taiwan?" Carpenter starts of with an overview of the history of the conflict between China and Taiwan and the role the .

2/23/18 Jonathan Hafetz on the American citizen being detained without charge in Iraq

The ACLU's John Hafetz returns to the show to discuss the American citizen and alleged ISIS fighter being held without charge in Iraq. Hafetz explains how a judge granted the man access to a lawyer through the ACLU and how Hafetz and others have been f.

2/21/18 Jeffrey Kaye unveils long suppressed report about U.S. use of biological weapons in Korea

Author of "Cover Up at Guantanamo," Jeffery Kaye joins Scott to discuss his article "The Long-suppressed Korean War Report on U.S. Use of Biological Weapons Released At Last." Kaye details the use of different biological weapons during the Korean War,

Nasser Arrabyee returns to the show to update the Saudi-American war in Yemen, where the country has been split by factionalism. Scott then asks well, if there's great factionalism, why not let the country split up?

Nasser Arrabyee returns to the show to update the Saudi-American war in Yemen, where the country has been split by factionalism. Scott then asks well, if there's great factionalism, why not let the country split up?

Brown University's Stephanie Savell joins Scott to discuss her project "Costs of War" as well as her research into policing of Brazilian slums. Savell explains why she thinks Americans have a strong detachment from discussing the war on terror and how .

Jeff Larson joins Scott to discuss his new project working at the Foreign Policy Alliance. Larson explains how he's helped build a coalition across the political spectrum that's broad enough to affect significant change and still pure enough to remain .

2/16/18 Charles Goyette on the national debt and the future of the American economy

Charles Goyette returns to the show to discuss the national debt and the general state of the American economy. According to Goyette, the debt can grow to astounding levels, but the game ends when no one is willing to fund American debt.

Foreign correspondent Reese Erlich returns to the show to discuss his latest article "The U.S. is Permanently Occupying Northern Syria, and That's Trouble." Erlich dials back to the good old days—2014—when the United States assured Americans it woul

Grant Smith returns to the show to discuss his upcoming conference "The Israel Lobby and American Policy" and the recent Al Jazeera documentary "The Lobby," which he wrote about in a recent article for Antiwar.

Code Pink's Jodie Evans returns to the show to discuss CodePink's "Divest from the War Machine" campaign. Evans details the confluence of congress, corporations, and civic institutions all of which support and profit from war and Code Pink's role in ra.

Code Pink's Jodie Evans returns to the show to discuss CodePink's "Divest from the War Machine" campaign. Evans details the confluence of congress, corporations, and civic institutions all of which support and profit from war and Code Pink's role in ra.

Peter Van Buren returns to the show to discuss the American diplomatic tensions with North Korea and his article "Don't Be Cynical About An Olympics Detente With North Korea." Van Buren explains why he thinks that the United States is not moving toward.

Peter Van Buren returns to the show to discuss the American diplomatic tensions with North Korea and his article "Don't Be Cynical About An Olympics Detente With North Korea." Van Buren explains why he thinks that the United States is not moving toward.

2/9/18 Andy Worthington on Trump's plans for Guantanamo and the rehabilitation of George W. Bush

Investigative journalist Andy Worthington returns to the show to discuss the absurd rehabilitation of George W. Bush by the left. Worthington recalls the early days of the Bush-Cheney administration and the crimes committed at Guantanamo and the murder.

2/9/18 Andy Worthington on Trump’s plans for Guantanamo and the rehabilitation of George W. Bush

Investigative journalist Andy Worthington returns to the show to discuss the absurd rehabilitation of George W. Bush by the left. Worthington recalls the early days of the Bush-Cheney administration and the crimes committed at Guantanamo and the murder.

2/9/18 Michael Bell on police reform in Wisconsin following the shooting of his son

Police-reform activist Michael Bell returns to the show to discuss his efforts to reform police conduct and receive justice for his son's killing. Bell details the tragic events that led to his son's shooting in 2004 and the subsequent cover up and pol.

Author Brian Saady returns to the show to discuss his article "With the Shutdown Over, the Government Can Go Back to Suppressing Your Rights." Saady explains in laymen's terms FISA 702, which allows the NSA to monitor any American in communication with.

Veteran journalist Eric Margolis returns to the show to discuss his latest article, "The Syrian Madhouse Gets Even Crazier." Margolis explains why Rex Tillerson's recent decision to maintain a long-term presence in eastern Syria has created an even big.

Veteran journalist Eric Margolis returns to the show to discuss his latest article, "The Syrian Madhouse Gets Even Crazier." Margolis explains why Rex Tillerson's recent decision to maintain a long-term presence in eastern Syria has created an even big.

Veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier returns to the show to discuss his latest article, "Iran is Losing Influence in Iraq: Is Qassem Soleimani the Right Person?" Magnier breaks down the degree to which Iraq and Iran see eye to eye about policy,

Veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier returns to the show to discuss his latest article, "Iran is Losing Influence in Iraq: Is Qassem Soleimani the Right Person?" Magnier breaks down the degree to which Iraq and Iran see eye to eye about policy,

Author and illustrator Tom Cooper joins Scott to discuss his article for War is Boring, "A New State is Emerging in Yemen." Cooper outlines how North and South Yemen were united under Ali Abdullah Saleh, the surprising nuances in the political alliance.

Consortium News' Gilbert Doctorow returns to the show to discuss his latest article, "A Coming Russia-Ukraine War?" Doctorow also shares his memories of legendary journalist Bob Parry who died this week, explains why understanding Russian political goa.

Reporter Mark Perry returns to the show to talk about his latest piece for the American Conservative Magazine on Donald Trump's nuclear posture review, "Trump’s Nuke Plan Raising Alarms Among Military Brass.

Reporter Mark Perry returns to the show to talk about his latest piece for the American Conservative Magazine on Donald Trump's nuclear posture review, "Trump’s Nuke Plan Raising Alarms Among Military Brass.

2/2/18 Major Danny Sjursen on the Vietnam War's legacy in Iraq and Afghanistan

U.S. army major Daniel A. Sjursen joins Scott to talk about his experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq, the supposed military tactics of "The Surge," and his latest piece on the legacy of the Vietnam War, "The War That Never Ends (for the U.S.

2/2/18 Major Danny Sjursen on the Vietnam War’s legacy in Iraq and Afghanistan

U.S. army major Daniel A. Sjursen joins Scott to talk about his experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq, the supposed military tactics of "The Surge," and his latest piece on the legacy of the Vietnam War, "The War That Never Ends (for the U.S.

2/2/18 May Jeong on the latest murderous U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan

May Jeong returns to the show to discuss her article for The Intercept, "Losing Sight" about a four-year-old Afghan girl, Aisha Rashid, who was the sole survivor of a drone strike in a remote village in Afghanistan. Aisha miraculously survived.

Ghassan Abou Chaar, Doctors Without Borders' head of missions in Yemen, joins Scott to discuss the situation in Yemen. Chaar says that the cholera outbreak has improved as the dry season has limited the spread of the infection,

Ghassan Abou Chaar, Doctors Without Borders' head of missions in Yemen, joins Scott to discuss the situation in Yemen. Chaar says that the cholera outbreak has improved as the dry season has limited the spread of the infection,

Joey Lawrence returns to the show to discuss the latest developments in northeast Syria, where the Kurds and Turks are facing off—with the U.S. potentially caught in the middle. Lawrence breaks down the Turkish strategy in the battle against the Kurds

1/26/18 Peter Lee on how Douglas MacArthur conspired to start a war with China

Peter Lee, aka @chinahand, returns to the show to discuss his new documentary General Douglas MacArthur's Conspiracy To Start A War With China. Lee describes the history of U.S.-China tensions dating back to the 1950s,

Co-host of the Ron Paul Liberty Report Daniel McAdams returns to the show to discuss the latest developments in Syria where the Turkish government is threatening to confront American forces in eastern Syria.

Co-host of the Ron Paul Liberty Report Daniel McAdams returns to the show to discuss the latest developments in Syria where the Turkish government is threatening to confront American forces in eastern Syria.

1/26/18 Andrew Bacevich on U.S. diplomacy under Trump and the rise of China

Retired army colonel Andrew Bacevich returns to the show to discuss the state of American diplomacy under Trump. Bacevich opens with a general background of his work and explains why he dissents frequently with the top brass of the U.S. military.

University of Toronto professor Greg Shupak joins Scott to discuss his article "Slapping An Israeli Soldier More Newsworthy Than Shooting A Palestinian Child In The Face." Shupak details the events that led up to Ahed Tamimi's arrest after her cousin w

Kelley B. Vlahos, executive editor of the American Conservative Magazine, returns to the show to discuss her latest article, "Neoconning the Trump White House." Vlahos details her research into the neocon creep into the Trump administration and does a .

Kelley B. Vlahos, executive editor of the American Conservative Magazine, returns to the show to discuss her latest article, "Neoconning the Trump White House." Vlahos details her research into the neocon creep into the Trump administration and does a .

Reese Erlich joins Scott to discuss the latest developments in Iraq and Eastern Syria. Erlich details the growing tension between Turkey, a NATO country, and the United States and the Kurds who are getting caught in between.

Gareth Porter returns to the show to discuss his latest article "Why Trump's North Korea Bloody Nose Campaign Is A Big Bluff." Porter examines the Trump administration's approach to North Korea and explains why he thinks Trump's posturing about carryin.

Gareth Porter returns to the show to discuss his latest article "Why Trump's North Korea Bloody Nose Campaign Is A Big Bluff." Porter examines the Trump administration's approach to North Korea and explains why he thinks Trump's posturing about carryin.

1/12/18 James Carden on the popularity of non-interventionism and the new Cold War

James Carden returns to the show to discuss his latest article "A New Poll Shows the Public Is Overwhelmingly Opposed to Endless US Military Interventions." Carden breaks down the different findings of the poll,

Documentary film maker Dan Gifford joins Scott to discuss the new television show documenting the Waco massacre, recalls how he became interested in revealing the truth of what happened at Waco, and says if there's one thing people take away from the i.

JP Sottile, editor of NewsVandal.com , returns to the show to discuss his latest article, "The US Military is the biggest Big Government" entitlement program on the planet." Sottile argues that the U.S. military has developed constituencies throughout .

JP Sottile, editor of NewsVandal.com , returns to the show to discuss his latest article, "The US Military is the biggest Big Government" entitlement program on the planet." Sottile argues that the U.S. military has developed constituencies throughout .

Jamie McGoldrick of the United Nations joins Scott to discuss the latest developments in Yemen. McGoldrick gives an overview of the Yemeni political, sociological, and economic situation, explains why the official death count is certainly too low,

Jamie McGoldrick of the United Nations joins Scott to discuss the latest developments in Yemen. McGoldrick gives an overview of the Yemeni political, sociological, and economic situation, explains why the official death count is certainly too low,

1/5/18 Elijah Magnier on U.S. occupation of eastern Syria following fight against ISIS

Middle east correspondent Elijah Magnier returns to the show to discuss the U.S. presence in eastern Syria. Magnier explains what the United States' goals are, why they won't leave without guaranteeing a political transition and how they've,

1/3/18 Peter Van Buren on the end of Iraq War 3—and the history of the Iraq War

Heroic whistleblower Peter Van Buren returns to the Scott Horton Show to discuss his latest piece for the American Conservative, "2017: The Year the Iraq War Truly Ended." Van Buren explains what he means by "the war is over" and why it doesn't mean th.

USC professor Muhammad Sahimi returns to the show to discuss the latest developments in the protests in Iran, describes how the current regime is responsible for the justified grievances of the people protesting,

12/29/17 Gareth Porter on how the Bush administration sabotaged potential peace with North Korea

Investigative journalist Gareth Porter returns to the Scott Horton Show to discuss his latest article "How Cheney and his allies created the North Korea nuclear missile crisis." Porter explains how the North Koreans have historically used their nuclear.

Nasser Arrabyee returns to the show to discuss the latest war crimes committed by the U.S.-Saudi coalition, which included strikes on civilian areas in four different cities on markets, farms, and government buildings that killed entire families and mo.

Derek Davison returns to the show to discuss his latest article, "Clean Break II: Iran Hawks Decide To Burn It All Down." Davison details the latest neoconservative nightmare, explains his fear that Donald Trump is being quickly coopted by the neoconse.

12/22/17 John Feffer on North Korea, Iran, and the foreign policy of the Koch brothers

Co-director of FPIF.org John Feffer returns to the show to discuss his latest article, "North Korea: The Costs of War, Calculated." Feffer agrees that North Korea is not President Trump's Iraq War and explains why the geography of the Korean Peninsula .

12/22/17 Robert Viglione on the latest cryptocurrency Zen Cash and the Seasteading movement

Co-founder of cryptocurrency Zen Cash Robert Viglione joins Scott on the show—and as the latest sponsor of the Scott Horton Show—to discuss the future of cryptocurrencies and his project Zen Cash. Viglione believes that Zen Cash is leading the way i

CEO of Bitcoin.com Roger Ver—aka "Bitcoin Jesus"—joins the show to discuss the explosion of bitcoin and the split in the bitcoin community between Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Cash. Ver details the problems with Bitcoin Core and predicts that a year fro

Afghan war whistleblower Matthew Hoh returns to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan, recalls his thought process when he blew the whistle in the lead up to Obama's surge, and describes the perverse incentives created by the military for adva.

Afghan war whistleblower Matthew Hoh returns to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan, recalls his thought process when he blew the whistle in the lead up to Obama's surge, and describes the perverse incentives created by the military for adva.

12/20/17 Eric Margolis on the history of NATO expansion towards Russia

Eric Margolis joins Scott to discuss his latest article, "Sorry, Chump, You Didn't Have It In Writing" in which Margolis recalls the history of broken promises and lies made to Russia by NATO and the United States,

12/18/17 Ramzy Baroud on the long-awaited death of the Two-State Solution

Editor-in-chief of the Palestine Chronicle Ramzy Baroud returns to the show to discuss his latest articles, "Towards a New Palestinian Beginning" and "The ‘Last Martyr’: Who Killed Kamal Al-Assar?" Baroud shares his memories from the First Intifada

12/18/17 Harry Kazianis on the potential for apocalyptic war with North Korea

National Interest's executive editor Harry Kazianis joins Scott to discuss his article for The American Conservative, "A War of Choice With North Korea is an Immensely Dumb Idea." Kazianis discusses the horrors that would follow from a war with North K.

12/15/17 Conn Hallinan on containment of China and the India-Pakistan nuclear standoff

Conn Hallinan returns to the show to discuss his latest article for FPIF.org "Asia's Other Nuclear Standoff," which details the United States' role in escalating the India-Pakistan nuclear face off. Hallinan describes the race for resource control in A.

Will Porter makes his debut on the Scott Horton Show to discuss his article for the Libertarian Institute, "Yemen's Silent Numbers: Official Death Count Masks War's Toll on Civilians." Porter explains the numerous problems with the OHCHR's civilian dea.

Cato's Doug Bandow joins Scott again to discuss the situation in North Korea. According to Bandow the red line Trump has created for North Korea is worrisome, but he doesn't believe it's a repeat of the lead-up to the Iraq War—Bandow's greater concern

Cato's Doug Bandow joins Scott again to discuss the situation in North Korea. According to Bandow the red line Trump has created for North Korea is worrisome, but he doesn't believe it's a repeat of the lead-up to the Iraq War—Bandow's greater concern

12/11/17 Raeford Davis on the murder of Daniel Shaver and other police shootings

Former police officer Raeford Davis returns to the show to discuss the latest spree of police shootings. According to Davis while there are plenty of bad apples who join police forces across the country, the real problem is the training cops receive an.

Philip Weiss, editor of Mondoweiss.net, returns to the show to discuss Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capitol of Israel and his future plans to move the U.S. embassy there in the future. According to Weiss Trump's decision extinguishes .

Philip Weiss, editor of Mondoweiss.net, returns to the show to discuss Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capitol of Israel and his future plans to move the U.S. embassy there in the future. According to Weiss Trump's decision extinguishes .

12/8/17 Mark Perry on Why moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem is a mistake

Mark Perry returns to the show to discuss his latest article for the American Conservative, "Tillerson, Mattis Warned Trump Against Embassy Move." Perry doubts that Trump understands the true effect of his decision and explains why Jerusalem is integra.

The ACLU's Jonathan Hafetz joins Scott to shed light on the situation in Iraq where an American citizen has been held by the United States military for nearly three months. According to Hafetz the military has not released the man's name,

Robert Alvarez joins Scott to discuss his latest article for CommonDreams.org "Korea: End the 67-Year War." According to Alvarez there's no political will on either side to end the war—instead, the United States believes tensions between the two count

12/6/17 Nasser Arrabyee on Saleh's death and the latest breaking news in Yemen

Nasser Arrabyee returns to the show to discuss the latest developments in Sana'a where ex-Houthi leader Ali Abdullah Saleh was assassinated by his former Houthi allies. Arrabyee explains that the Saleh-Houthi alliance was always one of convenience and .

12/6/17 Nasser Arrabyee on Saleh’s death and the latest breaking news in Yemen

Nasser Arrabyee returns to the show to discuss the latest developments in Sana'a where ex-Houthi leader Ali Abdullah Saleh was assassinated by his former Houthi allies. Arrabyee explains that the Saleh-Houthi alliance was always one of convenience and .

Author and whistleblower Peter van Buren returns to the show to discuss Rex Tillerson's apparent impending firing/resignation, how Americans have been fooled into thinking they have a Donald Trump problem and not an empire problem,

Legendary journalist Eric Margolis returns to the show to discuss the escalated tensions in North Korea. Margolis explains why the threat of nuclear war is all the greater with Donald Trump in the Oval Office.

Dr. Ron Paul returns to the show to discuss his most recent book "The Revolution at Ten Years." Scott explains why Ron Paul's "Giuliani moment" is the reason why millions of people have become libertarians.

Dr. Ron Paul returns to the show to discuss his most recent book "The Revolution at Ten Years." Scott explains why Ron Paul's "Giuliani moment" is the reason why millions of people have become libertarians.

11/29/17 Jacob Hornberger on abolishing the U.S. national security state

President of the Future of Freedom Foundation Jacob Hornberger returns to the show to discuss the welfare/warfare state and the harm it's done to the country. Hornberger makes the case that today's national security state is a post-World War II creatio.

11/29/17 Reese Erlich on Saudi Arabia's expanding role in the Middle East

Reese Erlich joins Scott to discuss Saudi Arabia and their new de facto King, Mohamed Bin Salman, the story behind Lebanon prime minister Saad al-Hariri's resignation and subsequent un-resignation, and the deep discord in Trump's state department over .

11/29/17 Reese Erlich on Saudi Arabia’s expanding role in the Middle East

Reese Erlich joins Scott to discuss Saudi Arabia and their new de facto King, Mohamed Bin Salman, the story behind Lebanon prime minister Saad al-Hariri's resignation and subsequent un-resignation, and the deep discord in Trump's state department over .

Aniqa Raihan joins Scott to discuss her article for Foreign Policy in Focus, "A Beginner's Guide to the Unrecognized Villages of Israel." Raihan explains how the bedouins of Israel—who are citizens—have been continually deprived of their homes, land

Investigative journalist Gareth Porter returns to the show to discuss his article for The American Conservative, "Translated Doc Debunks Narrative of Al Qaeda-Iran ‘Alliance’." Porter explains how Americans are manufacturing a nonexistent relationsh

Michael Klare joins Scott to discuss his latest article for TomDispatch.com "The Trump Doctrine: Making Nuclear Weapons Usable Again." Klare describes how the U.S. nuclear weapons stock has been upgraded, making them operational in any possible scenari.

11/22/17 Phil Giraldi on the deal struck between ISIS and the U.S. in Raqqa

Phil Giraldi is the executive director for the Council for the National Interest. His latest article for UNZ.com is "Boy Is This Stupid or What?" Giraldi details how the fight against ISIS in east Syria took a strange turn after the U.S.

Representative John Duncan from the 2nd district of Tennessee joins Scott to discuss his impending retirement, his close friendship with Ron Paul, and how his antiwar views developed during his time in Congress.

Derek Davison joins Scott to discuss his article "60 Minutes Imagines a Different War in Yemen." Davison recalls how 60 Minutes described the reality of Yemeni suffering—but with one major exception: it never mentioned the United States' crucial role

Derek Davison joins Scott to discuss his article "60 Minutes Imagines a Different War in Yemen." Davison recalls how 60 Minutes described the reality of Yemeni suffering—but with one major exception: it never mentioned the United States' crucial role

Senior Humanitarian advisor at OxFam America Scott Paul returns to the show to discuss the latest developments in the U.S.-Saudi war in Yemen. Paul explains that the situation has gone from bad to gruesome with the latest Saudi blockade following the H.

11/15/17 Grant Smith on Americans' waning patience for military spending

Grant Smith, director of the Institute for Research Middle Eastern Policy returns to the show to discuss his latest article for Antiwar.com "Poll: Americans Would Cut Middle East War Spending." Smith promotes the IRMEP's upcoming 2018 conference and ex

11/15/17 Grant Smith on Americans’ waning patience for military spending

Grant Smith, director of the Institute for Research Middle Eastern Policy returns to the show to discuss his latest article for Antiwar.com "Poll: Americans Would Cut Middle East War Spending." Smith promotes the IRMEP's upcoming 2018 conference and ex

Scott is joined by David Ruiz to talk about the latest developments to U.S. surveillance policy and how new policy is being written and passed to extend the spirit of expiring elements of the Patriot Act. Ruiz explains how the various elements of U.S.

Professor and author Alfred McCoy joins Scott to discuss his latest article "Washington's Drug of Choice in the War on Terror." McCoy describes how heroin first became a major factor of the Afghan economy and credits the Taliban's capture of the illici.

11/13/17 Stephen Walt on Charles Koch's new institute for foreign policy research

Harvard professor and author of the "The Israel Lobby And U.S. Foreign Policy," Stephen Walt joins the show to discuss Charles Koch's latest initiative to create a multi-million dollar grant for graduate and doctoral students to study U.S.

11/13/17 Stephen Walt on Charles Koch’s new institute for foreign policy research

Harvard professor and author of the "The Israel Lobby And U.S. Foreign Policy," Stephen Walt joins the show to discuss Charles Koch's latest initiative to create a multi-million dollar grant for graduate and doctoral students to study U.S.

11/10/17 Nasser Arrabyee on the escalation of the U.S.-Saudi war in Yemen

Nasser Arrabyee returns to the show to give his latest update on the devestation from the U.S.-Saudi Arabian war in Yemen. Arrabyee confirms that more than 900,000 people have contracted cholera and discusses the recent retaliatory strike by the Houthi.

11/7/17 Rick Sterling Reviews the Evidence from the April Syrian Sarin Attack

Investigative journalist Rick Sterling joins Scott to discuss his story for Consortium News "The Trumped-Up Syria-Sarin Case." Sterling goes through the play-by-play of the attack in Khan Sheikhoun in April, 2017 and what has come to light since then.

11/7/17 Congressman Walter Jones on his fight for H.Con.Res.81 and against the War Party

Congressman Walter Jones of North Carolina joins Scott to discuss his co-sponsorship of H.Con.Res.81, the United States's never-ending wars, and how Congress can take back its mantle. Jones explains why he blames Paul Ryan for the lack of a vote on H.

Ray McGovern returns to discuss the latest developments in the Russia-gate scandal, specifically his article for Consortium News "More Holes in Russia-gate Narrative." McGovern says he's never seen a more successful disinformation campaign and reiterat.

Journalist Alex Kane joins the show to talk about his latest article "Ending Deadly Collusion between U.S. and Israeli Police." Kane describes how American police regularly travel to Israel to train, and how the Jewish Voice for Peace Chapter decided t.

John Feffer returns to the show following his trip to South Korea and Japan where Donald Trump is visiting to continue his escalation against North Korea. Feffer details China's role in curtailing North Korea, why the effort has fallen short,

John Feffer returns to the show following his trip to South Korea and Japan where Donald Trump is visiting to continue his escalation against North Korea. Feffer details China's role in curtailing North Korea, why the effort has fallen short,

11/6/17 Reese Erlich on the political turmoil in Iraqi-Kurdistan and Saudi Arabia

Reese Erlich returns to the show to discuss his latest article for Antiwar.com, "US Sells Out the Kurds—Again" Erlich discusses the history of the Kurds in Iraq, America's yo-yoing approach to first supporting then betraying the Kurds,

Middle East correspondent Elijah Magnier returns to the show to discuss the latest turmoil in the Middle East and his recent article "ISIS into History’s rubbish bin and Iraq neither Iranian nor American." Magnier shares what he knows about the resig

Mark Thornton returns to the show to discuss his latest articles for the Mises Institute "The Real Cause of America's Opioid Epidemic" and "Big Pharma Makes Drugs that Please Regulators, Not Customers." Thornton makes the case for why legalizing heroin.

Mark Thornton returns to the show to discuss his latest articles for the Mises Institute "The Real Cause of America's Opioid Epidemic" and "Big Pharma Makes Drugs that Please Regulators, Not Customers." Thornton makes the case for why legalizing heroin.

10/30/17 Joe Lauria on Iraqi-Kurdistan and the latest Russia-gate developments

Joe Lauria, editor of "How I Lost By Hillary Clinton" returns to the show to discuss the situation in Iraqi Kurdistan where the Kurdish president Masoud Barzani has resigned as a result of the backlash from the independence referendum.

Cato Institute senior fellow Trevor Thrall joins Scott to discuss his article for War On The Rocks, "Time to Step Back from the War on Terror." Thrall's piece details how the U.S. war on terror has been a failure and raises the question "what if we abo.

Gareth Porter returns to the show to discuss his latest article for The American Conservative "Trump Trashes Iran Deal to Satisfy Netanyahu." Porter discusses Trump's goal to convince Congress to pass new sanctions against Iran and explains why,

Gareth Porter returns to the show to discuss his latest article for The American Conservative "Trump Trashes Iran Deal to Satisfy Netanyahu." Porter discusses Trump's goal to convince Congress to pass new sanctions against Iran and explains why,

10/27/17 Patrick Cockburn on Iraqi Kurdistan and the liberation of Raqqa

Patrick Cockburn joins Scott from Baghdad to discuss the liberation of Raqqa from ISIS and the battle in Kirkurk between the Iraqi army and Peshmerga. Cockburn describes how ISIS is still in business as a guerrilla force,

Whistleblower Matthew Hoh returns to the show to discuss the Afghanistan War, what's changed and what's stayed the same. Hoh recalls how he challenged the U.S. war party by speaking out against the Afghan War during Obama's surge,

Kate Kizer, the Director of Policy and Advocacy at The Yemen Peace Project joins Scott to discuss H.Con.Res.81 which is attempting to "remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen." The resolution may be voted on as soon as Frida

Trita Parsi returns to the show to discuss the Trump administration's decision to decertify the Iran Deal and what comes next. Parsi outlines how the Trump administration is going to follow the path of the Iraq War by cooking intelligence and making cl.

Nasser Arrabyee returns to the show and updates the fighting in Yemen where Saudi airstrikes continue throughout the country, including in Sana'a. Arrabyee explains how Yemen has devolved into a mess of conflicting tribal and national interests.

Robert Freeman joins Scott to discuss his article "Why the US Lost the Vietnam War." Freeman outlines the history of U.S. intervention in Vietnam dating back to the end of World War 2, details the political context in the United States immediately prec.

Robert Freeman joins Scott to discuss his article "Why the US Lost the Vietnam War." Freeman outlines the history of U.S. intervention in Vietnam dating back to the end of World War 2, details the political context in the United States immediately prec.

10/13/17 Reza Marashi on the likelihood of Trump decertifying the Iran Deal

Research director of the National Iranian American Council Reza Marashi returns to the show to discuss Donald Trump's likely decision to decertify the Iran Deal. Scott puts the question to Marashi: What's so good about the Iran Deal?

Author and director Andy Worthington returns to the show to discuss his latest article, "New York Times Finally Reports on Trump's Policy of Letting Guantanamo Hunger Strikers Die; Rest of Media Still Silent.

Managing news editor of Antiwar.com Jason Ditz returns to the show to discuss the war in Syria where two separate wars are taking place—against ISIS in the East and al Qaeda in the east. Ditz details all of what we don't know thanks to increased secre

Marjorie Cohn joins the show to discuss her recent article, "The Vietnam War is Not History for Victims of Agent Orange." Cohn elaborates on her major criticism of the Ken Burns Vietnam War documentary—his lack of coverage of agent orange.

Marjorie Cohn joins the show to discuss her recent article, "The Vietnam War is Not History for Victims of Agent Orange." Cohn elaborates on her major criticism of the Ken Burns Vietnam War documentary—his lack of coverage of agent orange.

10/6/17 Greg Lovett on his documentary "Delay, Deny, Hope You Die: How America Poisoned Its Soldiers"

Gregory Lovett joins Scott to discuss his new documentary, "Delay, Deny, Hope You Die: How America Poisoned Its Soldiers" which opens Monday in Los Angeles and across the country over the next month. Buy tickets for an upcoming screening in your area h.

10/6/17 Greg Lovett on his documentary “Delay, Deny, Hope You Die: How America Poisoned Its Soldiers”

Gregory Lovett joins Scott to discuss his new documentary, "Delay, Deny, Hope You Die: How America Poisoned Its Soldiers" which opens Monday in Los Angeles and across the country over the next month. Buy tickets for an upcoming screening in your area h.

10/6/17 Gareth Porter on Congress's potential role in ending the war in Yemen

Gareth Porter returns to the show to discuss his article for The American Conservative Magazine, "When Did Congress Vote to Aid the Saudi’s Yemen War?" Porter explains why, despite there being zero national security interest at stake, the U.S.

10/6/17 Gareth Porter on Congress’s potential role in ending the war in Yemen

Gareth Porter returns to the show to discuss his article for The American Conservative Magazine, "When Did Congress Vote to Aid the Saudi’s Yemen War?" Porter explains why, despite there being zero national security interest at stake, the U.S.

Thomas Harrington joins Scott to discuss his latest article on Catalonia for Antiwar.com "Last Sunday In Catalonia: Pirates 1, The Invincible Armada 0." Harrington breaks down the history of Catalonia, how we've gotten to where we are today,

Thomas Harrington joins Scott to discuss his latest article on Catalonia for Antiwar.com "Last Sunday In Catalonia: Pirates 1, The Invincible Armada 0." Harrington breaks down the history of Catalonia, how we've gotten to where we are today,

Ann Jones, author of "Kabul in Winter: Life Without Peace in Afghanistan," returns to the show to discuss her latest article at TomDispatch.com "Afghanistan, Again?" Jones explains how every president repeats the actions of his predecessor in an attemp

Joe Lauria returns to update the situation in Iraqi Kurdistan after the referendum for an independent Kurdish state passed. Lauria describes the escalating tensions, explains why believes the referendum was a mistake, and how despite the vote,

10/2/17 Airwars' Chris Woods on the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria

Airwars investigative reporter Chris Woods returns to the show to discuss his work documenting aerial strikes and casualties in Iraq, Syria, and now Libya. Woods explains Airwars' method of documentation, discusses how Trump's strategy compares to Obam

10/2/17 Airwars’ Chris Woods on the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria

Airwars investigative reporter Chris Woods returns to the show to discuss his work documenting aerial strikes and casualties in Iraq, Syria, and now Libya. Woods explains Airwars' method of documentation, discusses how Trump's strategy compares to Obam

In his return to the Scott Horton Show, Ron Paul reflects on his "Yes" vote on the Authorized Use of Military Force following 9/11, how it continues to be used and abused today, and the history of how the United States has perverted its legal authority.

In his return to the Scott Horton Show, Ron Paul reflects on his "Yes" vote on the Authorized Use of Military Force following 9/11, how it continues to be used and abused today, and the history of how the United States has perverted its legal authority.

USC professor Muhammad Sahimi returns to the show to discuss his latest article "Deconstructing Neoconservatives’ Manifesto for War With Iran." Sahimi debunks the misinformation and lies being spread by John Bolton and other neoconservatives about the

World affairs editor for the Guardian Julian Borger returns to the show to discuss his latest article “White House ‘pressuring’ intelligence officials to find Iran in violation of nuclear deal.” Borger details the pressure CIA officials are faci

9/21/17 Joe Lauria on the 2016 U.S. election and the upcoming Iraqi Kurdish referendum

Joe Lauria returns to the show to discuss his book on Hillary Clinton, "How I Lost By Hillary Clinton," Trump's America, and the hysteria over Russia's supposed actions in the 2016 elections. Then Lauria pivots to the Kurdish referendum in Iraq and giv.

9/21/17 Trita Parsi on the potential dangers of escalating tensions with Iran

President of the National Iranian American Council Trita Parsi returns to the show to discuss the Iran Nuclear Deal and what's at stake should the Trump administration attempt to nix the deal and why his bellicose approach to Iran could have significa

Gareth Porter returns to the show to discuss his latest story for Alternet, "Have We Been Deceived Over Syrian Sarin Attack?" Porter takes a deep dive into the evidence of the supposed Khan Sheikoun sarin attack and explains why we have good reason to .

9/20/17 May Jeong on the atrocities of U.S.-backed warlords in Afghanistan

Scott interviews May Jeong on her featured article "The U.S.-Trained Warlords Committing Atrocities in Afghanistan" for In These Times. Jeong discusses her time reporting in Afghanistan, why the Afghanistan War is really the American War,

9/15/17 John Kiriakou on blowing the whistle on the CIA torture network

Famed whistleblower John Kiriakou, the former chief of counter-terrorism operations in Pakistan, returns to the show to discuss his latest book on Abu Zubaydah "The Convenient Terrorist" which he co-authored with Guantanamo whistleblower Joseph Hickman.

9/13/17 Tim Shorrock on the failed diplomacy between North Korea and the United States

Tim Shorrock, author of Spies For Hire, returns to the show to discuss his latest articles for The Nation "Diplomacy With North Korea Has Worked Before, and Can Work Again" and AlterNet "How Sony, Obama, Seth Rogen and the CIA Secretly Planned to Force.

9/10/17 Gareth Porter on the possibility of a diplomatic solution in North Korea

Gareth Porter joins Scott on Antiwar Radio on KPFK to discuss his latest article for Antiwar.com, "Can the US and North Korea Move From Threats to Negotiations?" Porter details how America's history of foreign intervention has been North Korea's primar.

Washington editor of Harper's Magazine, Andrew Cockburn, returns to the show to discuss his latest article, "Crime and Punishment: Will the 9/11 Case Finally Go to Trial?" Cockburn explains how the 9/11 families overcame the legal impediments against s.

Kelley B. Vlahos, managing editor of the American Conservative, returns to the show to discuss her latest article "Haley Debuts Trump's Case for Ending Iran Nuclear Deal." Vlahos reviews the Iran Deal, explains how the neocons see Trump as an ally on I.

9/7/17 Mark Thornton on the Austrian Business Cycle Theory and where we are today

Senior fellow of the Mises Institute Mark Thornton returns to the show to discuss Austrian business cycle theory, how the Fed's artificially low interest rates create perverse incentives, resulting in wild spending on both the production and consumer s.

9/6/17 Eric Margolis on the escalating India-China conflict and ethnic cleansing in Myanmar

Author and journalist Eric Margolis returns to the show to discuss the slow motion war escalating between China and India that Margolis has long believed is an inevitability. The conflict between the two nuclear powers centers on their desire to contro.

Author and journalist Patrick Cockburn returns to the show to discuss his reporting on the heavy casualties in Mosul and why they've been underreported in the media. Cockburn explains how ISIS's guerrilla war tactics increase civilian casualties,

Famed whistleblower Peter van Buren joins Scott on KPFK radio where van Buren interviews Scott about his book "Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan." Van Buren is the author of "We Meant Well: How I Helped Lose the Battle for the Hearts an.

Nasser Arrabyee returns to the show to discuss recent Saudi massacres in Sana’a, the worsening cholera epidemic, and how despite Saudi Arabia's brutal tactics, they are no closer to achieving their goals. Arrabyee explains how the Saudis have tried to

Claire Manera from Médecins Sans Frontières returns to the show to discuss the cholera epidemic in Yemen, which has somehow gotten much worse. When Manera was on the show less than two months ago there were an estimated 30,

Journalist and author Daniel Lazare returns to the show to discuss his latest article for Consortium News, "Israel's Alarm over Syrian Debacle." Lazare explains that while ISIS and al-Qaeda are on the verge of being defeated in Syria,

8/23/17 Eric Margolis on his heroic rescue of starving zoo animals in Aleppo

Eric Margolis returns to the show to discuss his recent heroic trip to the Middle East where he helped save starving zoo animals from Aleppo with Four Paws International. Margolis recounted his trip and the incredible rescue he helped bring about in hi.

Whistleblower Daniel Davis returns to the show to discuss his latest article, "Trump Wants You To Write Him A Blank Check For War in Afghanistan. Don't." Davis explains why military victory in Afghanistan is impossible, and how current U.S.

Gareth Porter returns to KPFK radio to discuss Trump's recent announcement that the United States will extend and escalate the war in Afghanistan. Porter explains that the permanent war state in the United States grinds on and claims another victory wi.

Sheldon Richman, the executive editor of the Libertarian Institute, joins Scott to discuss his article, "TGIF: Trump's 'Fire and Fury' Wouldn't Be the First for North Korea." Richman details how Americans' understanding of the Korean War has been utter.

Andrew Bacevich, author of "America's War for the Greater Middle East: A Military History" joins Scott to discuss his article for The American Conservative "Yes Congress, Afghanistan is Your Vietnam." Bacevich explains that the division between Trump's.

Executive director of the Council for the National Interest and former CIA officer Phil Giraldi returns to the show to discuss his latest article for The American Conservative, "Hack or Leak: Who Really Stole the DNC Files?

8/8/17 Ramzy Baroud on the Palestinian response to the Jerusalem Attack

Editor-in-chief of the Palestine Chronicle Ramzy Baroud returns to the show to discuss his latest articles, "The Story Behind the Jerusalem Attack: How Trump and Netanyahu Pushed Palestinians into a Corner" and "Power to the People: Why Palestinian Vic.

8/8/17 William Astore on how Trump is right to be skeptical about Afghanistan

William J. Astore returns to the show to discuss his latest article for Antiwar.com "On Afghanistan, Trump Is Right To Be Skeptical." Astore discusses Trump's apparent cognitive dissonance: he's happy to bomb the Middle East indiscriminately,

Trita Parsi, the president of the National Iranian American Council, returns to the show to discuss Donald Trump's motivation to spurn the Iran deal. Parsi explains that the Iran Deal is in danger because of an inexplicable desire on Donald Trump's par.

8/8/17 Muhammad Sahimi on Saudi Arabia's crackdown on the local Shiite population

Professor of chemical engineering at USC Muhammad Sahimi returns to the show to discuss the latest Saudi crackdown on the local Shia population. Sahimi explains how Wahhabi clerics have ratcheted up tensions and violence against Saudi Shiites who face .

8/7/17 Daniel McAdams on how the Russia sanctions will be used against Americans

Director of the Ron Paul Institute Daniel McAdams returns to the show to discuss his latest article, "Russia Sanctions and the Coming Crackdown on Americans". McAdams details the phony justification for the sanctions,

Josh Ruebner, director of the U.S. campaign for Palestinian Rights, and author of "Shattered Hopes: Obama's Failure to Broker Israeli-Palestinian Peace" joins the show to discuss his latest article "New U.S. bill would punish settlement boycotters.

Foreign Policy in Focus columnist Conn Hallinan returns to the show to discuss his latest article for Foreign Policy in Focus, "The Tortured Politics Behind the Persian Gulf Crisis." Hallinan details the reasons for the rising tensions between Qatar an.

7/27/17 West Virginia House Rep Pat McGeehan on his "Defend the Guard" bill

West Virginia House of Delegates representative Pat McGeehan joins Scott to discuss shis "Defend the Guard" bill. McGeehan discusses his attempts to defang the empire from the bottom up by passing a bill refusing to allow their state guard services to .

Gareth Porter returns to the show to discuss his latest articles for the American Conservative, "How America Armed Terrorists in Syria" and "How CIA and Allies Trapped Obama in the Syrian Arms Debacle." Scott and Gareth discuss how U.S.

Executive director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity Daniel McAdams returns to the show to discuss his latest article, "House Passes New Russia Sanctions, Pumps Adrenaline into Cold War 2.0.

7/27/17 Elijah Magnier on the U.S. abusing the Sykes-Picot Agreement in Syria

Veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier joins Scott to discuss his recent article, "First 'Islamic State' and then the US breaches Sykes-Picot with one objective: the Partition of Syria and Iraq." Magnier explains how the U.S.

7/19/17 Kate Gould on the House's surprising decision to defund the war in Yemen

Kate Gould joins Scott to discuss the surprise development in the House, which voted to defund U.S. military support for its Saudi-partnered war in Yemen. Members of congress on both sides brought forward the legislation to cut off the US-Saudi war in .

7/19/17 Ramzy Baroud on how Israel is suffocating the Palestinians in Gaza

Dr. Ramzy Baroud, author of "My Father Was A Freedom Fighter: The Untold Story of Gaza," joins Scott to discuss the Israeli suffocation of the Palestinians in Gaza. Baroud explains how the nearly two million Palestinians living in Gaza are managing to .

Afghan war whistleblower Daniel Davis returns to the show to talk about his latest article, "I Interviewed the War-Weary Residents of Mosul. The Fight for the City Is Far From Over." Davis talks about his trip to northern Iraq,

Mark Perry returns to the show to talk about his latest exclusive for The American Conservative Magazine, "Bannon & Kushner Want to Outsource Afghanistan to Mercenaries." Perry explains that Kushner and Bannon are against a troop surge in Afghanistan,

Bronwyn Bruton joins the show to discuss the United States' continued and unreported war in Somalia, which has created a regional crisis that otherwise wouldn't exist. Despite constant support and funding from the United States,

Reza Marashi returns to the show to discuss his most recent article, "Trump is Violating the Iran Deal." Marashi explains how the Trump administration is violating the Iran Deal by reneging on its part of the bargain pertaining to economic promises mad.

7/17/17 Kelley B. Vlahos on the Failures of the Nuclear Weapons Industry

Kelley B. Vlahos joins Scott to discuss her latest article on the failures of the nuclear weapons industry for the American Conservative Magazine, "Dr. Strangelove and the Los Alamos Nuclear Fiasco". Vlahos details how the government has corporatized n.

John Feffer, of Foreign Policy in Focus, joins Scott to discuss whether the escalating war of words (and missile tests) between North Korea and the United States is just bluster or something more sinister. Feffer explains how China and Russia help miti

7/11/17 Nasser Arrabyee on the outbreak of cholera in Yemen as a result of the U.S. war

Nasser Arrabyee returns to the show to share his reporting on the war in Yemen. The war dates back to March 2015 when Saudi Arabia and its U.S.-led coalition began raining death on Yemen in an attempt to reinstall the government of Abdrabbuh Mansur Had.

James Carden joins the show to talk about his latest article, "A Fateful Encounter: On Today's Meeting Between Presidents Trump and Putin," on Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin at the G20 Summit. Carden also discusses how Liberal Twitter is of.

Joe Lauria returns to the show to discuss the battle for Mosul, and the degree to which the Iraqi army has defeated the Islamic State. Lauria details the awful destruction of the war: thousands of civilians have been killed, and at least 850,

Doug Bandow returns to the show to discuss his latest article for the National Interest, "I was in Pyongyang When Otto Warmbier Was Released." Bandow discusses how Pyongyang has changed since he was last there 25 years ago,

Bob Logan joins the show to discuss his article for Antiwar.com: "Understanding ISIS in the Philippines." Logan explains the recent uptick in violence in the Philippines and how it's connected to the history of oppression of Muslims in the Philippines